Instructional Video1:52
Hip Hughes History

The Gettysburg Address: A Reading

6th - 12th
The Gettysburg Address with titles. (and a little acoustic strumming). Uploaded on November 19, 2018, 155 years to the day after Abraham Lincoln delivered it.
Instructional Video8:41
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Bacon's Rebellion Explained: US History Review

6th - 12th
What led to Bacon's Rebellion? How did it end and what were the consequences? All this and more when you click the magic button!
Instructional Video2:09
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Triangular Trade Explained

6th - 12th
What was Colonial Mercantilism when you boil it down to its basics? Perfect for students, life long learners and the cray cray on the internets.
Instructional Video4:04
Hip Hughes History

Thomas Jefferson: The Louisiana Purchase and the Constitution -- US History Review

6th - 12th
Why did Jefferson acquire the Louisiana Purchase? How did the Louisiana Purchase change the United States? A fun and clear explanation of a critical moment in American history by a seasoned Social Studies Teacher.
Instructional Video7:07
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The Preamble to the Constitution for Dummies

6th - 12th
The first in the "Constitution for Dummies" series. A simple, straightforward reading of the Preamble of the United States Constitution with a little bit of chuckle and context. The Constitution Explained Series. 48 Videos, 6.5 Hours...
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The Bill of Rights in 30 Seconds

6th - 12th
Mr. Hughes cuts through 7 of the 10 amendments like a hot knife through butter in about thirty seconds.
Instructional Video4:37
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SLO Anger

6th - 12th
My critique of the APPR's SLO or "Student Learning Objectives" as an effective evaluations of teachers.
Instructional Video6:16
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Shays' Rebellion Explained

6th - 12th
A quick overview of the 1786-1787 event known as Shay's Rebellion. Perfect for students of the Social Studies, lifelong learners and the Cray Cray on the internets.
Instructional Video4:19
Hip Hughes History

Federalists vs Anti-Federalists in Five Minutes

6th - 12th
A super quick overview of the two beginnings our political party system. Subscribe to HipHughes to keep the universe aligned for free here / hughesdv
Instructional Video6:10
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Contempt of Congress Explained

6th - 12th
What does it mean when someone is found to be in contempt of Congress as AG William Barr was this week? This video looks at its roots and the option that Congress has to proceed.
Instructional Video7:05
Hip Hughes History

5 Ways to Deal With the Ding Dong in Your Classroom

6th - 12th
Teaching can be difficult when faced with a talented dingdong in your classroom. This video will give you a few pieces of advice in how to deal with your dingdong so you and your class can focus on learning
Instructional Video5:12
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Can the President Launch a Nuclear Attack Unilaterally? ("Pressing the Button")

6th - 12th
How does the President launch a nuclear attack? Can they do it by themselves are there checks and balances?
Instructional Video3:46
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A Very Important Message to All Returning Students

6th - 12th
Not that anyone listens to teachers but if you asked me for advice, this is what I would say.
Instructional Video3:08
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Using Multimodality to Leverage Learning

6th - 12th
One of my most favorite words in education , in life, is multimodality. In this short lecture I explain how paying attention to new literacies and multimodality can be a game changer in your classroom.
Instructional Video6:29
Hip Hughes History

The Lame Duck Explained

6th - 12th
What is a Lame Duck? A short history of the term with examples of Lame Duck Presidents and Congresses throughout American History.
Instructional Video3:18
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The Homestead Act of 1862 Explained: US History Review

6th - 12th
Brush your history with a quick overview of the 1862 Homestead Act, one of Abraham Lincoln's crowning legislative achievements.
Instructional Video4:29
Hip Hughes History

The Alamo Explained

6th - 12th
A short summary of the events leading to the Battle of the Alamo and the effects on the Texas Revolution.
Instructional Video4:50
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The 1972 Election Explained

6th - 12th
Hughes slams down some groovy 1970's political science content for students sweating it out out in an AP Gov course, students lost in an intro to political science class or just people clicking buttons online who landed here.
Instructional Video5:14
Hip Hughes History

The 14th Amendment and the Debt Ceiling Explained

6th - 12th
My teacher stab at explaining the argument for the 14th amendment being used in relationship to the Debt Ceiling. "An educated citizenry is a vital requisite for our survival as a free people." ~Thomas Jefferson
Instructional Video4:24
Hip Hughes History

The #ENOUGH Walkout: Explaining the issue to students

6th - 12th
SO. This is now six weeks since my last upload. All I will say is I am in a little bit of personal upheaval, that being said HHH is not dead, new vids will come soon. I'm leaning towards Jonestown. This video was created for my job with...
Instructional Video1:03
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Teddy Roosevelt Explained in One Minute

6th - 12th
If this lecture was a crime it would be a drive by learning. Learn more about Teddy is the Square Deal Lecture • The Square Deal f... and the Roosevelt Corollary • The Roosevelt Cor... and the entire Progressive Era here • The...
Instructional Video4:43
Hip Hughes History

Schechter Poultry vs US (1935): US History Review

6th - 12th
Test the limits of the New Deal and the power of the Federal Government with this historic Supreme Court Case.
Instructional Video9:52
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Last Days Advice for End of the Year Exams

6th - 12th
Please ignore the specificity of the dates, this was made for June 2010 but I think much of the advice is cross topical and might be helpful........
Instructional Video5:37
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Hustler Magazine vs Falwell: Supreme Court Review

6th - 12th
An overview of the the landmark decision, Hustler Magazine vs Falwell. Done with as much grace as possible when you are talking about religious figures having sex with their mother.